HARDSTYLE!
How to Dramatically Increase Your Bodyweight and Kettlebell Strength
—In One Day!
Workshop with Pavel
October 24, 2009, 9:00am-4:00pm, lunch contingent on whether Pavel feels merciful that day
Also Featuring: Master RKC Mark “Rif” Reifkind, Sr RKCs Dave Whitley, Doug Nepodal, and Will Williams, and RKC Team Leaders Mark Toomey, Dr. Mark Cheng, Jeremy Layport, Paul Daniels, Mike Castrogiovanni, and Jay Armstrong!!
On the Beach in Ventura, California
What is “Hardstyle”?
“Hardstyle” is reverse engineered body language of the most powerful people in the world.
Originally “hard style” referred to martial arts like karate which concentrated total body muscle tension into one extraordinary effort—“one punch, one kill”. When Pavel served in the Soviet Special Forces, his unit was among those who had adopted a karate-based style of hand-to-hand combat. The hard style of kettlebell training was born to support the hard style of fighting.
Determined to take the skill of strength as far as possible, Pavel researched every possible venue that could be of help ranging from reading obscure neuroscience papers and old Soviet biomechanics texts, to picking the brains of gymnastics, powerlifting, and arm-wrestling elite. Powerlifting coach Louie Simmons has said it best: “Pavel has reverse engineered what the strongest athletes do naturally”. This is Hardstyle.
What will it do for me?
If you have been around the block, you will noticeably and immediately improve your strength in pullups, pistols, kettlebell military presses, one-arm pushups, handstand pushups, and a variety of killer abdominal drills.
If you are new to strength, you will learn how to do these lifts right on the spot or, if you have a long way to go, get a clear set of individualized instructions for mastering them.
DR. MARK CHENG, RKC TL is going to be there! Dr. Cheng has not only revolutionized the TGU as the RKC knows it, but has been rocking the free world and creating a buzz with his workshops from coast to coast. Dr. Cheng has been indispensable in the organization of Hardstyle Ventura and his presence comes from a rare opening in his schedule.
MARK TOOMEY, RKC TEAM LEADER ATTENDED PAVEL’S LAST BODYWEIGHT WORKSHOP BACK IN 2006:. “In November of 2006, I attended the last two day Naked Warrior class Pavel held. Many times, I have told him how that class literally changed my thinking about fitness as I exited my 40’s and how and in many ways , it was a life-altering experience and cemented my commitment to the RKC community. I have very little doubt that this event will be any less powerful.
There are things Pavel will teach and expand upon that you’re just not going to get at any other RKC experience.
Trust me, we did a two day event similar to this in August of 2007, and I’m still getting e-mails from people begging us to do it again, they knew what they missed and regret passing up the chance. By the way, our class in Reno was $200 more expensive than Ventura.
Just as a disclaimer, I’m not getting paid to go to Ventura. I’m paying my own way to come down, but it’s worth it. Why? The things I’ll learn, in some cases re-learn, will help keep me up with my twenty-something Marines, make me a better trainer and teacher, and re-confirm why the RKC is such a cool place to be.
Oh yeah…Dave’s [Whitley, Sr. RKC] gonna lower his baratone voice and say, “Hard Style” until we all squeal like little girls at a Jonas Brothers’ concert. If that isn’t worth the trip, I’m just at a loss as to what is…
See you in October!”
I don’t know who Jonas Brothers is, but this thing will be deep.
SR. RKC WILL WILLIAMS IS GAME. Big Will Williams has drawn the comparison of the state of the beaches of Hardstyle Ventura and those of Normandy, the famous battle on the shores of France in World War II. You can ask: Is there any comparison between those beaches where are forefathers perished in such a bloody and gruesome manner and a Pavel workshop? Probably not literally, but you can’t question Pavel’s knack for inflicting gruesome pain on unsuspecting victims. Come and experience for yourself and form your own conclusions.
THE IRON TAMER, DAVE WHITLEY WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE. He will also be bringing some things with him to BEND, BREAK, and DESTROY. The Iron Tamer has been taking his already freakish strength to new heights lately and will be fun to watch if you are still standing after Pavel is through with you. Here is the Iron Tamer’s take on Hardstyle Ventura:
“Now why would I fly all the way to California to train with Pavel, when I get to see him at every RKC event I attend?
It is because of the MATERIAL he is covering. The focus of this workshop is bodyweight strength training. At the RKC, we spend the majority of the time on kettlebell drills for obvious reasons.
This workshop will cover the principals of strength as it applies to bodyweight training and goes beyond the Naked Warrior into uncharted territory.
Pavel assured me that he will be covering material that he has not written about yet, material that is available nowhere else!
That is enough for me to hop on a plane to California! How about you?”
SR. RKC WILL WILLIAMS IS GAME. Big Will Williams has drawn the comparison of the state of the beaches of Hardstyle Ventura and those of Normandy, the famous battle on the shores of France in World War II. You can ask: Is there any comparison between those beaches where are forefathers perished in such a bloody and gruesome manner and a Pavel workshop? Probably not literally, but you can’t question Pavel’s knack for inflicting gruesome pain on unsuspecting victims. Come and experience for yourself and form your own conclusions.
AND….THE KILTED BADBOY, DOUG NEPODAL, SR. RKC IS COMING WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT!
What they say about Pavel’s training
“If I could have met Pavel in the early ’80s, I might have won two gold medals.”—Dr. Dennis Koslowski, Olympic Silver Medallist Greco-Roman Wrestling
“… if I were to recommend one Physical Training program to develop a Marine’s overall strength and fighting capability, it would be one prescribed by Pavel Tsatsouline. His exercise principles are well researched, easy to implement, and focus directly on a functional end-state: high caliber efficiency. From hoisting his beloved Kettlebells to Janda sit-ups to one-legged squats, results are declarative… stop looking for a better piece of equipment or diet supplement and get ‘Pavelized.’” —George H. Bristol, Col., USMC, Founder Marine Corps Martial Arts Program
“… sophisticated and raw at the same time… Add nothing. Take nothing away. You… are the “Rolling Stones”, just keep playing and don’t die – that’s all you got to do.” —Gray Cook, consultant to the NHL, NBA, NFL, and WNBA, the author of Athletic Body in Balance
“I salute Pavel…” —Louie Simmons, Westside Barbell Club
Hard training meets a great vacation
You will be getting strong at the Marina Park in one of the last real beach towns in California, Ventura, with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and Ventura Foothills to provide a terrific backdrop for learning the skill of strength and will motivate you to push yourself farther than you ever have before! And why not bring your spouse, girlfriend, boyfriend, or a whole family for a California vacation?
Snacks and water and some protein drinks will be provided. There are several quality restaurants within a short driving distance from the park. Pavel has reluctantly agreed to give you a one-hour lunch break.
What will it cost?
The cost of this one of a kind seminar with Pavel’s personal hands-on attention to your technique is only $499.00! Considering that Pavel has DVD sets that cost almost that much and his other seminars usually cost upwards of $2,000 dollars, it is a steal. Ventura is in Pavel’s backyard, he loves putting a hurt on his “victims” on the beach, so he decided to give you a break. But hurry! The class size is limited and the registration is on the first come, first serve basis. And this extremely low price will not last either. BONUS: 2 SPOTS ARE NOW OPEN!!
Since the kettlebells are limited, we strongly encourage you to bring your own. 12kg and 16kg for ladies and 16kg or 20kg and a 24kg or 32kg for men. WE HAVE ENOUGH PULLUP BARS
For more information, please contact Sean Schniederjan, RKC SchniederjanRKC@aol.com
Pavel guarantees that you will be noticeably stronger and while reducing or eliminating the pain of old injuries at the end of the seminar.